Nut Roll Cookies (Walnut Filling)

Ingredients

Dough

• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Walnut Filling

• 2 cups finely ground walnuts
• ½ cup sugar
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

For Finishing

• Powdered sugar for dusting